Dedicated call center (SOS-HAE) for hereditary angioedema attacks: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the availability of guidelines for the specific treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks, HAE morbidity and mortality rates remain substantial. HAE attacks are a major medical issue requiring specific treatment as well as a considerable socio-economic burden. We report a protocol designed to test whether a dedicated call centre is more effective than usual practice in the management of patients experiencing an HAE attack.

Methods/design

This prospective, cluster-randomised, single-blind, parallel-group, multicentre trial evaluates the morbidity and consequent socio-economic costs of the management of patients experiencing an HAE attack by a dedicated call centre as compared to usual practice. The trial aims to recruit 200 patients. Patients in the

SUBMITTER: Javaud N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4853856 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature